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Yes. The island of Tasmania was occupied by the Parlevarpeople. It is not known how many Tasmanian Aborigines there were, but estimates vary from 3000 to 15000. Either way, European settlement directly resulted in the virtual genocide of the pure-blooded Tasmanian Aborgines, with the last known native, Truganini, dying in 1876.There are still Tasmanian Aborigines today, but they are not pure-blooded.
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Abel Tasman sighted an island he called Van Diemens Land in 1642 What is the island called today?
Tasmania
Was Tasmania always called Tasmania?
it was originally called Van Diemen's Land
Were there any discoveries made when George Bass sailed around Tasmania?
A major discovery made when Bass sailed around Tasmania (then called Van Diemen's land) was that Van Diemen's Land was an island, and not connected to the mainland at all.
What is the name of the ferry that runs between Victoria and Tasmania and what Tasmanian city does it sail to?
The ferry that runs between Victoria and Tasmania is called the Spirit of Tasmania. It docks at Devonport in Tasmania.
What is the lower house of Parliament called in Tasmania?
The lower House of Parliament in Tasmania is the House of Assembly.
Tasmania is connected to the mainland by what means of transportation?
A passenger and vehicular ferry crosses from Australia's mainland to Tasmania daily. The ferry is called the Spirit of Tasmania.
What is Tasmania often called?
the 'Apple Isle
What is the lower House of Parliament called in Tasmania and South Australia?
The lower House of Parliament in both South Australia and Tasmania is called the House of Assembly.
What did Abel Tasman give to Tasmania?
His name. Tasmania was called Van Diemen's Land from 1642-1855. Name was changed to Tasmania for Abel Tasman who discovered it in 1642.
When did the first fleet stop at Tasmania?
The First Fleet did not stop in Tasmania. There was no settlement in Tasmania (then called Van Diemen's Land), and it was not the location where the new colony was to be established, so there was no reason to stop there.
What is the stretch of the water that separates Victoria and Tasmania?
The body of water between Tasmania and the Australian mainland is called Bass Strait.
Where do you catch the ferry to Tasmania from?
The ferries are called "Spirit of Tasmania" 1 and 2. They leave from Melbourne and dock in Devonport (in the north of Tasmania). The website for the ferries can be found at the related link below.
